The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has justified his decision to discontinue the trial of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, stating that he was a victim of political persecution.
According to Dr Ayine, his reassessment of the case revealed no legal basis for continuing the prosecution.
Speaking at a press conference on February 12, Dr Ayine explained his rationale for dropping several high-profile cases involving political figures, particularly members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He emphasised that he had been closely involved in the legal proceedings against Dr Ato Forson from the outset and was well-informed about the details of the case. "I believed then, and still believe now, that Hon.
